Standoff near National and Kearney ends; no shots fired

6:24 PM,
Nov. 30, 2012

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Written by

Michael Gulledge
MGULLEDGE@NEWS-LEADER.COM

A man was apprehended by Springfield Police Friday afternoon after an hours-long standoff.

The Special Response Team ended the standoff near National Avenue and Kearney Street about 3:20 p.m. An armored car parked in front of the house and the man exited the home, placing musical instruments and equipment on his front porch. The SRT team then engaged the man, taking him without firing shots.

Police spokesman Cpl. Matt Brown said officers were called to a home at 2331 N. National Ave. after a witness saw a male suspect who was possibly armed. When an officer arrived, the suspect went into the ...